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Aspen Elementary’s Odyssey Of The Mind Division 1 & 2 Are ‘The Little Teams That Could’ At World Competition

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Odyssey of the Mind team members from Aspen Elementary pose on the campus of Iowa State University where the World Competition was held, from left, Coach Matt Allen, Idris Ortega (4th grade), Cate Dallman (4th grade), Maverick Hoffer (6th grade), Keiland Kolar (5th grade), Mei Downing Olsen (5th grade), Audrey Thornton (5th grade), Alexander Marshall (4th grade), Kaya Wilson (6th grade), Alma Trujillo (6th grade), Jocelyne Dolejsi (5th grade), Amalia Valdez (5th grade), Noah Walker (5th grade) and Coach Vickie Daley. Courtesy/LAPS

Opening ceremonies at the Odyssey of Mind World Competition. Read More

DOE & NNSA U.S. Delegation Lays Out Present And Future Of Nuclear Security At 2024 ICONS in Vienna

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DOE Deputy Secretary David Turk

NNSA News:

            • International Conference on Nuclear Security offers opportunity to highlight successes and map a safe, carbon-free future for the world

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the 2024 International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) last week, representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy and its National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) promoted U.S. nuclear security priorities, celebrated achievements and those of its partners, and discussed how to tackle the security challenges of today and tomorrow.

ICONS, sponsored by the International Read More

LAHS Student Helena Welch Places 3rd In Mathematics At International Science And Engineering Fair In Los Angeles

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School 10th grader Helena Welch placed 3rd in Mathematics at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles.

She was awarded $1,000 for her project, “Virtually Reconstructing an Ancient Musical Instrument”. In addition, she received a special award of $500 from the American Mathematical Society. There were 61 countries represented and over 1600 participants.

The ISEF draws high school scientists from around the world. This year’s winners shared more than $9 million in awards. Read More

Huang: Gaza Needs To Run Massive Reverse-Running Only Shredder – Who Could Press Its Power Button?

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Scene of destruction in in Gaza. Courtesy/Zhen Huang 

By ZHEN HUANG
Los Alamos

The other day, when my mother and I were watching the “United Nations Document Shredder Demonstration”, I couldn’t help laughing out, but my mother didn’t find it funny at all, because as an architect, the demonstration reminded her of the numerous houses in Gaza that have been “shredded” to pieces.

According to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, more than 75% of all housing stock in Gaza has been damaged or destroyed since Israel declared war on Hamas following the October 7th terrorist attack, Read More

United States And European Commission Make Joint Statement On Enhancing Radioactive Source Security

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NNSA’s Jeffrey Chamberlin

NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the European Commission (EC) made a Joint Statement on Enhancing Radioactive Source Security this week at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) International Conference on Nuclear Security.

This Joint Statement highlights the importance of the security of radioactive sources, the need to strengthen security to prevent the use of these materials in acts of terrorism, and builds upon existing U.S. and European Union (EU) Read More

Museum Of International Folk Art Presents ‘Amidst Cries From The Rubble – Art Of Loss And Resilience From Ukraine’

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Glory to the Sunflower (Slava soniakhu), 2023Serhii Polubotko, b. 1962Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine / Brooklyn, New YorkBrass ammunition casings, steel, wood. Courtesy/Museum of International Folk Art

MIFA News:

SANTA FE — The Museum of International Folk Art proudly announces its forthcoming exhibition, Amidst Cries from the Rubble: Art of Loss and Resilience from Ukraine, running from June 23, 2024, to April 20, 2025, in the Mark Naylor and Dale Gunn Gallery of Conscience. This exhibition offers a compelling exploration of life in a war zone and the transformative power of art in times of Read More

25 Los Alamos High School Students Recognized For Earning 2024 New Mexico Bilingualism-Biliteracy State Seal

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LAHS French students who received their bilingual state seal pictured with their French teacher Louise Foliot (center) include from left, Nicholas Witkowski, Eibhleann Hinrichs, Angelique Schappert, Emma Frost, Tessa Lemke and Akshay Swaminarayan. (Not pictured, Lucy Kelly and Alexandra Simakov). Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS students Hana Raby and Esther Grow, two recipients of the German bilingual seal, pose with their German teacher Cristine Faseler, center. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Twenty-five Los Alamos High School seniors were recognized at a ceremony for earning the New Mexico Bilingualism-Biliteracy Read More

New Mexico Governor To Lead Trade Mission To Rotterdam

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From the Office of the Governor:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will lead a business and trade mission to Rotterdam in the Netherlands next week to participate in the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition and meet with manufacturing companies interested in making investments in New Mexico.

The mission is focused on economic development and showcasing New Mexico’s leadership in sustainable development.

“We are continuing to spread the message that New Mexico is open for business and a prime location for companies to invest in the growing hydrogen economy,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We’ve Read More

New Mexico Organized Crime Commission Hosts Fact Finding Criminal Justice Delegation From Chihuahua, Mexico

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DPS News:

SANTA FE — A criminal justice delegation from Chihuahua, Mexico is visiting two state agencies in Santa Fe to learn about accreditation, training and budget practices.

The Organized Crime Commission established by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is hosting the delegation as they tour the New Mexico Department of Public Safety and the New Mexico Corrections Department.

The Mexican federal government recently transferred all corrections facilities in the state of Chihuahua to that state’s Department of Public Safety. Chihuahua’s DPS cabinet secretary has made it a top priority to Read More